PVC pipe provides a simple alternative to metal piping for plumbing and other uses.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe was designed to simplify labor and to provide a more inexpensive method for establishing water and sewage plumbing at a premises. Although the pipe was designed for plumbing, it has found its way into the construction of outdoor lawn sheds, patio furniture frames and a host of other non-intended uses. With all of these things for which PVC pipe has found uses, all that is left for the user is to understand cut and to connect different-length pieces together for the job at hand. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure a section of PVC pipe to the needed length, plus an additional four inches. An extra two inches on each end of each pipe segment is necessary since the ends of the pipe must slide into the barrel or elbow (angle) connectors. Mark the cutting location with a permanent marker.
2. Cut the pipe with a hack saw at the mark. Saw until completely severed from the remaining pipe. Perform this step for all lengths of PVC pipe needed.
3. Slide the PVC pipe segments into the connectors as far as each will insert to test whether they all fit together as needed. If any length is a bit too long, trim off 1/4 inch at a time and reassemble. Continue until the entire assembly fits together as needed.
4. Disconnect one section of pipe from the connectors at a time and apply enough PVC connector cement to the two inches on the end of the pipe to be connected and also to the inside wall of the connector. Do the same for the other end of the pipe section and the connector on that end. Slide the pipe ends into the connectors and rotate any elbow connectors to their proper angles immediately before the cement begins to set. Perform this step for all remaining pipe ends and connectors.
5. Allow at least 8 to 10 hours for the cemented joints to set and to dry, longer if the cement packaging specifically states. If the cement was used on plumbing which will deliver drinking water, an additional 10 to 12 hours may be necessary, after which water should be run from faucets for at least a half hour before using any of the water for drinking. This will flush any toxic cement residue and other contaminants from the interior of the newly assembled pipe system.
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